Money makes a big mark in (some) school board elections
Patrons line up for a Caldwell School Board meeting in February, for a discussion of a proposed policy on bathroom accommodations for transgender students. Three incumbent trustees face opponents in [...]
The African Children’s Choir performs and answers 7 Questions with Emmy
Every week I’m interviewing exciting people from Idaho and around the world! The African Children’s Choir was in town this week and I had the chance to sit down with [...]
Three West Bonner trustees select a temporary superintendent
PRIEST RIVER – West Bonner trustees appointed a temporary superintendent Wednesday night following their acceptance of a resignation of an unnamed employee. It was presumed to be Branden Durst’s resignation, [...]
Local 18-year-old collected records for years, and now he and his friend have their own store
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ [...]
These Idaho cities are leading Idaho in clean energy transition, experts, advocates say
The city of Boise and towns in Blaine County are taking the lead on establishing renewable energy policies in Idaho, experts said at a policy forum held Wednesday on the [...]
U.S. Senate committee advances Biden pick for Israel ambassador
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced on Wednesday the nomination of Jacob J. Lew, President Joe Biden’s choice to be U.S. ambassador to Israel. The panel voted 12-9 to [...]
Districts to float $168 million in bond and levy asks on Nov. 7
More election news will be published in the coming days. We’ll have previews of trustee elections in West Ada, Kuna, West Bonner, Coeur d’Alene and Caldwell. We also will continue [...]
Man calls police after reportedly finding child porn on friend’s tablet
AMMON – A 45-year-old Ammon man was arrested after a friend reportedly turned him in after finding child pornography on his tablet. Jonathan Mohr was charged with 10 felony counts [...]
Protect taxpayers by putting supermajority for tax increase requirements in state constitution
If there’s one thing Americans can still agree on it’s that tax policy is one of the most consequential decisions our government makes that impacts our economy and family budgets. [...]
Idaho Power customers urge utilities commission to reject proposal to change solar credit system
At a Tuesday hearing at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, dozens of Idaho Power customers and climate advocates laid out concerns about a proposal that would change the way the [...]
Idaho joins 32 other states in lawsuit accusing Meta of fueling children’s social media addiction
A lawsuit filed by 33 states, including Idaho, accuses Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to intentionally addict children and teens, in violation of state and federal laws that protect [...]
Missing northern Idaho man believed to be in danger. Police want your help finding him
IDAHO FALLS – Idaho State Police are on the hunt for a missing man from Kamiah in northern Idaho who they believe is in danger. Forty-seven-year-old Aaron Osborn was last [...]
Seniors plan medical, automative and construction careers with Launch grants
RATHDRUM — Seniors applying for their portion of the $75 million Idaho Launch funds say applying is not difficult with the help of parents and school counselors. Kamryn Wixom: “I [...]
‘It’s our roots’: Idaho Commission on the Arts project highlights Mexican diaspora
Para leer esta historia en español, haga clic aquí. Long-forgotten Idaho Latino music is about to see the light of day. While looking through old files, Steven Hatcher, a folklorist at the Idaho [...]
Look at some of these homes in eastern Idaho with colorful and creative Halloween displays
IDAHO FALLS — It’s time to get spooky! Halloween is almost here and so many homes in eastern Idaho are decorated for the season. We asked our users to share [...]
Are Idaho kids outperforming peers in early literacy? It’s questionable
State Department of Education officials proudly proclaimed earlier this month that Idaho students were “outperforming their national peers in early literacy” — even though their proficiency levels on the Idaho [...]
Idaho’s 10 spendiest school board elections
Most Idaho school board races are still low-key and low-budget elections. However, there are a few exceptions. And here are the 10 spendiest trustee races in Idaho, based on contributions [...]
Idaho releases first state revenue report following transition to Luma system
Following the transition to a new statewide business system called Luma, Idaho state officials on Friday delivered the first official revenue report of the 2024 fiscal year that began July [...]
Idaho releases first state revenue report following transition to Luma system
Following the transition to a new statewide business system called Luma, Idaho state officials on Friday delivered the first official revenue report of the 2024 fiscal year that began July [...]
Gov. Pritzker Takes Abortion Fight National With Self-Funded Group
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide, introducing on Wednesday a political organization to fund similar efforts outside Illinois, a state that legalized [...]
Gavin Newsom’s Hong Kong travel plan draws bipartisan fire
Newsom should “speak very clearly against the repression of the Hong Kong people,” Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chair of the Congressional Executive Commission on China, said in an interview. “Otherwise [...]
Protect your lawn from snow mold with these tips
Last spring, I wrote about what to do if you have snow mold on your lawn. This fall, I would like to focus on things you can do now to [...]
Motorcycle crash victim’s family grateful for helpful strangers
IDAHO FALLS — A crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle sent one person to the hospital Friday afternoon. The crash happened around 12:20 p.m., according to Kerry Hammon, spokesperson [...]
Local man shares what it’s like to serve in city and state government simultaneously and whether it’s happened before
IDAHO FALLS – For Rick Cheatum, state and local politics are a balancing act. The 73-year-old Pocatello Republican serves simultaneously as a city councilman and state representative. He’s in his [...]
Ohio constitutional amendment on abortion goes ‘way, way too far,’ even farther than Roe: Gov. DeWine
FIRST ON FOX: As Ohio voters prepare to decide on sweeping changes to the state's abortion laws, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has uncharacteristically jumped into the debate with both feet.DeWine [...]